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Efforts by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to expand casino gambling face significant challenges, including getting the Legislature, voters and casino companies to sign on. However, Cuomo remains enthusiastic about the prospect. "If you want tomorrow to be different than yesterday, then do something different," Cuomo said. "This is a big idea that we believe could bring economic energy to upstate New York that needs it desperately."

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New York voters will decide the fate of expanded gambling in upstate New York this November. However, due to a mayoral election in New York City, voter turnout may be higher downstate than upstate for the referendum. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature drafted a plan to allow four resort-style casinos in upstate New York.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said voters will now decide whether to expand gambling in upstate New York. He signed legislation allowing up to four casinos in the region, but New Yorkers must vote to change the state's constitution to allow the plan to proceed. Cuomo says the changes would help boost the economy allow for better gambling management.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a gambling proposal that would allow for three full-scale casinos in upstate New York, as well as two video slot parlors in western New York. The plan would require separate legislative approval for expanded gambling in New York City.

Several major casino operators said they don't expect to contribute toward a campaign to persuade voters to support expanded casino gambling in New York state. National gambling firms would like to open casinos in New York City, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently said the first new casinos will be built at three upstate locations.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his State of the State address on Wednesday that his plan to expand gambling in the state includes placing three casinos upstate. "We propose a casino gambling plan to boost upstate development. ... I believe casinos in upstate New York could be a great magnet to bring the New York City traffic up," Cuomo said.